Informal Exchange With Reporters
01/10/1990
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I have made it clear to the prime minister and Iraq's other leaders that America's commitment is not open-ended.
Iran is providing material support for attacks on American troops. We will disrupt the attacks on our forces.
Only Iraqis can end the sectarian violence and secure their people.
Their solution is to scale back America's efforts in Baghdad or announce the phased withdrawal of our combat forces.